NEWS REPORT: Germany’s under 17 men’s team and Hungary’s under 17 women’s team have tasted first success on the Olympic level with both squads topping the podium at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Győr

The idea of the European Youth Olympic Festival was brought to life in 1990 by Jacques Rogge, former president of the International Olympic Committees, with the aim to provide a possibility for young athletes to get to know the Olympic Movement and learn about the Olympic values and ideals.